La Guardia Reopens After Bomb Blast at New York Airport
La Guardia Airport reopened after an explosion killed 11 and injured about 75. First arrivals included an American Airlines flight from Dallas with 90 passengers at 10 10 p m. FBI and police continued the search for the bombers amid cautious travelers and a $50 000 reward was offered for information. The Port Authority closed 25 cent lockers used to hide the device as crews restored damage and security remained heightened. In Chicago the National Safety Council projected 350 to 400 traffic deaths over New Year’s holiday period, with 426 fatalities last four days in 1973 and 397 in the recent Christmas period.
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New York
la Guardia
American Airlines
Dallas
Levada June
FBI
Trans World Airlines
New York City
Louis Cottell
Barbara Teschendorf
Greenville
S.C
Kennedy
Port Authority of
New Jersey
Chicago
National Safety Council
Associated Press
Basham Reappointed Regent by Kansas Governor
Dr. James J. Basham of Fort Scott was reappointed to the Kansas Board of Regents by Gov. Bennett for a four year term starting January 1. Basham, 61, a KU Medical School graduate, has served on the board since 1968 and was praised for his record in higher education.
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Topeka
Kans
James J. Basham
Fort Scott
Arend
Kansas Board of Regents
Robert F. Bennett
Basham
Kansas
University of Kansas Medical School
Eureka
Mamie Eisenhower Hospitalized in Washington
Mamie Eisenhower 79 widow of President Dwight D. Eisenhower was taken to Walter Reed Army Hospital after falling ill at her Gettysburg farm. A doctor said the illness is serious and the exact nature was not disclosed. Her son John requested that the doctor issue the official statement.
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Gettysburg
Mamie Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Washington
Army Medical Center
Ft. Gordon
Weather outlook for the region tonight into Thursday
Mostly cloudy tonight with a low in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Cloudy and cooler Thursday with a chance of rain or rain mixing with or changing to snow. highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s and southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Measurable precipitation chance 30 percent Thursday. Airport data at KIRG shows high near 46, humidity around 87 to 91, low 23 to 25, barometer 29.75 to 29.94, wind SE 28 to E 15.
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South Central
New Year Celebrations Highlight Bicentennial Tone
Americans usher in 1976 with Bicentennial themes across the nation. Guy Lombardo returns to the Waldorf Astoria for his 10th New Year’s Eve program as Philadelphia prepares to move the Liberty Bell under security to a new exhibition hall. Bell weighs 2,080 pounds and cost 303 dollars to purchase. The Park Service expects 50,000 visitors if weather holds. Fireworks atop Pike’s Peak, Colorado, launch a dual centennial celebration with Colorado’s flag raised. Weather forecasts warn of snow, rain, and mixed conditions across regions. Fort Lauderdale police brace for annual riot scenarios as vandalism concerns persist. Boston Symphony Orchestra sellout at Symphony Hall with Arthur Fiedler conducting.
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Associated Press
Guy Lombardo
New York
Waldorf Astoria
Philadelphia
National Park Service
Independence Hall
Pennsylvania
Park Service
Douglas Warnock
U.S. Mint
Times Square
Rockies
Adaman Club
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak
Colorado
Plains
New England
Atlantic
Gulf Coasts
Mississippi Valley
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Boston
Symphony Hall
Arthur Fiedler
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Ford orders tighter airport security after NYC blast
President Ford calls rapid federal action after a New York City airport bombing killed 11 and injured about 75. The FBI has over 300 agents on the case. Measures discussed include patrols around coin operated lockers, central storage of locker keys, and random baggage checks at LaGuardia.
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Washington
Ford
New York City
Transportation and Justice Department
FBI
White House
Ron Nessen
Transportation
William T. Coleman Jr
Trans World Airlines
la Guardia
Coleman
Hangover replaces public drunkenness in New York
After midnight tonight the penalty for public drunkenness in New York State becomes a hangover. A police bulletin notes section 240.40 was amended removing drunkenness as a crime while intoxication remains a medical issue. Narcotics or non alcohol drug influence remains a violation and drying out stations exist in each borough with overflow to municipal hospitals.
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New York
New York State
Paycheck cuts come with higher Social Security tax 1976
Workers earning more than 14 100 dollars yearly will see smaller take home pay after Thursday due to Social Security tax. A 300 dollar weekly earner loses about 17 55 per week, with taxes continuing for four more weeks through December, while those earning below the threshold feel no change. The 1976 tax ceiling rises to 895 05 dollars, taxing up to 15 300 dollars of income.
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Washington
James L. Pate
Commerce Department
No Kansan Thursday New Year Holiday Schedule
No Kansan Thursday due to New Year’s Day. Next regular edition Friday. Government offices closed and financial institutions closed. Post office operates holiday schedule with box pickup. Lobby closed for boxholders. City and county offices reopen Friday along with post office and trash pickup.
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Elvera Hart
Kansan
Bennett
Granby
Colo
Olivia
Newton Unified School District
Ron Gatz
Newton
Park and Recreation Commission
Bob Reber
Area Vocational Technical School Board
Newton High Student Council
Mamie
Weather Data
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